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How will a sedimentary rock turn into an igneous rock?

Igneous rocks are formed when rock melts in a volcano or other hot spot.


What are the names for volcanic rock?

well it could be igneous rock if you are talking about specific types (there are a lot) , but its called tephra and/or pyroclastic rock that is thrown from the volcano... the smallest of tephra is ash, then lapilli then bombs, then blocks.


Can igneous rock be identified by other minerals?

no


What does extrusive rock means?

Extrusive igneous rock is one of two different types of igneous rocks. The other kind is intrusive igneous rock. Intrusive igneous rock is formed when magma in Earth's lithosphere cools and hardens. Extrusive igneous rock is formed when lava on Earth's surface cools and hardens.


What are other kinds of rocks?

other kinds of rocks are sedimentary rock or igneous rock


Why is intrusive rock an extrusive rock?

It is not. An igneous rock is either one or the other.


What kind of rock is formed when magma invades other rock?

Intrusive igneous rock.


How is igneous rock transported?

Igneous rock is transported by wind or moving water until they are deposited in other regions where they settle in layers.


What describes rock that was formed when molten rock cooled down?

Igneous rock is formed.


What rock used to make road other than limestone?

igneous rock


How can an Igneous rock change?

An igneous rock, just like any other rock, can be changed through metamorphic, igneous, and/or sedimentary processes. When exposed to high temp. and pressure, igneous becomes metamorphic. When re-melted, it becomes igneous again. When weathered/eroded, it becomes sedimentary.


How can igneous rock change?

An igneous rock, just like any other rock, can be changed through metamorphic, igneous, and/or sedimentary processes. When exposed to high temp. and pressure, igneous becomes metamorphic. When re-melted, it becomes igneous again. When weathered/eroded, it becomes sedimentary.